Epic Universe is the fullest statement yet of what theme parks are today: separate immersive lands based on IP, without an overarching theme.

More than eight years in the making, Epic Universe ups the competition with neighboring Disney World and gives theme-park fans everywhere a new destination for their bucket list.

Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe, is finally open to the public. I’ve been lucky enough to visit the five incredible worlds of the park on multiple occasions. Every time I find something new to do.